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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 171.11 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 171.11 and 89.14 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 171.11 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/171.11 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 171.11 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 15,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252.75/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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